Yvon Godin

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**Yvon Godin**


Incumbent
Riding	Acadie—Bathurst
In office since	1997
Preceded by	Doug Young
Born	May 12 1955 (age 51) Bathurst, New Brunswick
Residence	Bathurst, New Brunswick
Political party	New Democratic Party
Profession(s)	Labour Representative

Yvon Godin (born May 12, 1955 in Bathurst, New Brunswick) is a Canadian politician.

Godin is currently a New Democratic Party (NDP) Member of Parliament (MP) in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of Acadie—Bathurst since 1997. Godin is a former labour representative. He is the current Whip of the NDP caucus, and is the NDP critic of Official Languages, Employment Insurance, Intergovernmental Affairs and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

In 2003, he supported Bill Blaikie's campaign to lead the NDP.

There were rumours that Godin might resign his seat in the Canadian House of Commons to run for the leadership of the New Democratic Party of New Brunswick to replace Elizabeth Weir; however he announced in the winter of 2005 he would not be a candidate. Following the resignation of Allison Brewer, Weir's replacement, there are renewed rumours he may seek the leadership.